Tips for Preventing Acne at Any Age

From sweet 16 to fabulous 40 and beyond, acne is a condition that affects almost everyone at some time in their lives.

It’s important to remember that acne has both internal and external causes,However, there are some basic precautions you can take to help prevent breakouts.”


•Don’t pick, pop or squeeze, or otherwise mess with your skin. Squeezing blemishes or whiteheads can lead to infection or scarring. It almost always makes the acne you have worse.
•Wash your pillowcase often and always use clean face towels. Dirty towels and pillowcases can harbor bacteria and germs that can make acne worse.
•Be sure to pull your hair away from your skin when you sleep.
•Try to shower as soon as possible after your workout since sweat combined with skin oils can trap dirt and bacteria in your pores.
•Don’t go to bed with makeup on. It can clog your pores and lead to breakouts.
•Make sure to clean cosmetic brushes regularly in soapy water and throw out old, contaminated makeup.
•Use topical treatments,anywhere that you tend to get breakouts -- don't just spot-treat existing pimples. The pore-clogging process happens two to three weeks before any blemish becomes visible on the skin.


Because acne is caused by a combination of factors, including internal triggers that can cause imbalances inside the body, and an overproduction of oil and trapped bacteria on the outside, the most effective way to treat it is by addressing both areas

•Exercising regularly can help reduce stress and it increases blood circulation and oxygen penetration to the skin, which may help to prevent acne.
•Drink at least 64 ounces of water a day to help "detoxify" the body from the inside out.
By taking these simple precautions, most people can reduce the occurrence of acne. There are also a variety of products available to help in healing or preventing breakouts. However, consumers should be careful about what they choose to use.